Spirituality
Paul’s experiences and thoughts on spirituality, particularly Christianity, Islam, theosophy, Spiritism, reincarnation and travel.
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Francis of Assisi – The radical follower of Jesus
This meditation on St Francis of Assisi traces his final days—marked by stigmata, near-blindness, and profound…
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Francis of Assisi and the wolf of Gubbio
Reflecting on the beloved legend of Saint Francis and the wolf of Gubbio, this piece weaves…
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The bells of St Brigid’s Coogee
St Brigid’s bell tower has long defined Coogee’s skyline, yet its bells remain strangely silent—and perhaps…
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Who’s really in charge of the National Gallery of Australia?
While the Roman Catholic world commemorates 800 years since the passing of the most popular saint…
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What is the most important depiction of St Francis of Assisi?
From Cimabue’s frescoes in Assisi to Arthur Boyd’s tapestries in Canberra and the wolf of Gubbio,…
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Energising the rosary beads on pilgrimage
Since 2011, Paul McCarthy has carried Brasilian quartz crystal rosaries on pilgrimage to sacred sites across…
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What is a crystal light treatment?
A crystal light treatment offers far more than chakra balancing: it is a transformative encounter with…
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Meditation & Healing: A Spiritist Perspective
Paul McCarthy has been a meditator since 1998 and has been facilitating meditation and healing in…
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What is a “sacred travel” consult?
Paul McCarthy offers guidance to advanced souls considering using sacred travel to advance their soul’s growth.…
